CMC Markets: A Closer Look at Its Trading Environment

CMC Markets provides access to four trading platforms: MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), TradingView, and its proprietary web platform. Each platform supports different tools, asset classes, and execution features.

MetaTrader 4:

MT4 allows trading in forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Through the FX Active account, spreads are listed as starting from 0.0 pips. The platform supports one-click trading and includes built-in technical indicators. It also enables automated trading through Expert Advisors. Execution is designed to operate with minimal delay.

Charting tools on MT4 are customisable. Users can access various pre-installed indicators to analyse price movements. MT4 does not include an integrated economic calendar or depth-of-market data.

MetaTrader 5:

MT5 includes all asset classes available on MT4, with the addition of share trading. The platform provides more types of orders and timeframes than MT4, as well as additional technical indicators. Spreads also start from 0.0 pips with the FX Active account.

MT5 displays depth-of-market data and contains an integrated economic calendar. It offers a strategy tester for Expert Advisors, which is intended to run faster than that of MT4. One-click trading and custom charts are part of the platforms standard layout.

TradingView:

CMC Markets also offers an integration with TradingView. This platform provides interactive charting and access to a large online trading community. Users can analyse charts, view trading ideas from others, and set up alerts based on 13 different price or volume-based conditions.

The platform includes a financial calendar and allows users to place, modify, and close trades without leaving the TradingView interface. Chart tools and indicators are built into the platform.

CMC Web Platform:

CMCs own web-based platform includes integrated TradingView charts and mobile optimisation. It offers order execution tools and supports a variety of analytical features.

These include TipRanks analyst data, a client sentiment tool, a pattern recognition scanner, Morningstar equity research, and Reuters news integration. The platform does not require additional software installation and is accessible via web browser.